Publisher's Synopsis
A hunt for a missing child leads three brave women deep into Port-au-Prince's underworld, where black magic thrives, violence is king, and survival is by no means certain.
It's 2001, and amidst the political turmoil in Haiti, three disparate lives collide: Yolande, an impoverished farmer desperately looking for the sister her abusive husband has sold into slavery; Maddy, an eager British journalist on her first overseas assignment, set on making a name for herself; and Clare, an ex-pat gynaecologist who's devoted the past eight years to healing Haiti's downtrodden women.
Divided by language, lifestyle and personality yet all driven by painful memories buried in their pasts, the three women unite to search for the missing child. It's a quest that takes them deep into the city's underworld, where poverty is rife, black magic thrives and violence is king; a world in which appearances can be deceptive and where survival is by no means certain. PRAISE FOR FIONA CANE: 'The three stories were wonderfully woven together, with heart wrenching revelations ... Written from the heart, it will stay with me for a long time.' Louise Beech 'A gripping plot line, incredibly strong characters and a narrative that brings Haiti to life.' Lisa Hall'Both haunting and exhilarating, this beautifully written tale will keep you turning the pages until the very end.' Dreda Say Mitchell
'An incredible story that I cannot recommend highly enough. The Other Side of the Mountain is an incredible story that can be described as a seminal piece of work for Fiona Cane.' John Fish 'I wouldn't have missed this book for the world, an absolutely wonderful and unforgettable read'. Anne Williams 'I had no idea from the start of this book that I would practically be on the edge of my seat by the end. The authors descriptions of the sights, sounds and smells of Haiti are just breath taking.' Sarah Hardy
